Solidad Manaday Lagazo
Solidad Manaday Lagazo, of Kekaha, passed away on June 29, 2023, at Wilcox Medical Center at the age of 87. She was born on Dec. 14, 1935. She worked as an aide for Yamaguchi Bus Service until 2021.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Genaro Tabing Lagazo Sr., parents Carlos Corpuz Manaday, Valentina Alejandro Manaday, daughter Valerie Ann Lagazo, grandson Jerry Lagazo Jr., siblings Rosalia Fontanilla, Andria Manaday, Pacita Boro and Martin Manaday.
She is survived by sons Calvin (Valerie) Lagazo, Jerry Lagazo Sr., Gerard (Sylvia) Lagazo, Ronald (Wanda) Lagazo, Genaro (Shelly) Lagazo Jr., grandchildren Kimberly-Kanoe (Noel) Leonard, Amber Cabral, Ashley Lagazo, Vakeesha Lagazo, Liza (Jacob) Emproso, Troy (Anela) Lagazo, Tresame (Preston) Navarro, Nycol Kapu, Mychel Kapu, Tyresa Kapu, Anthony (Alexis) Lagazo, Johnathan (Krisya) Lagazo, Saydee Lagazo, Cody Lagazo, Logan Lagazo, Dion Lagazo, 22 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, brother Steven Manaday, sisters Felicidad Taguma, Maximina Carveiro, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 9, at the Hanapepe Salvation Army. Visitation is from 9 to 11 a.m. followed by service. The family request casual attire and welcomes flowers.
Garden Island Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Yvonne NaOmi Puanani Mae Elaban
Yvonne NaOmi Puanani Mae Elaban, better known as “Omi”, 68, passed away at home in Hanapepe on Aug. 17, 2023. She was born on O‘ahu on Aug. 24, 1954, and was the proprietor of Eat n Gitt food truck until retiring in 2020.
She was preceded in death by parents Clarence “Puka” and Mitsue Elaban and niece Danielle Elaban.
She is survived by partner Carla Dusenberry of Hanapepe, brothers Lee (Becky) Elaban, Guy Elaban both of Arizona and Cal (Jennifer) Elaban of Ohio, sister Kim (Rod) Neal of Arizona, extended Dusenberry ‘ohana: Sal and Dynamite Dusenberry-Lee and ‘ohana of Kalaheo, Garrick Dusenberry and ‘ohana of Hanapepe, Krim and Manu Dusenberry-Kenolio and ‘ohana, Shane ‘Aulani Dusenberry and ‘ohana both of Maui, Penny Dusenberry of Hanapepe, hanai parents Al and Pat Ho and ‘ohana of Lawai, hanai sister Carrie Palama and ‘ohana of Kalaheo, best buddy Keith Pigao of Lawa‘i, and also leaving behind numerous nieces, nephews and ‘ohana from near and afar.
A celebration of her life is Saturday, Sept. 16, at Garden Island Mortuary, with visitation from 9 to 11 a.m. and remembrance from 11 to 11:45 a.m. The family requests casual attire and welcomes flowers.
The family and Carla would like to give special thanks to Dr. Buik and nurses of Kaua‘i Veterans Memorial Hospital and Kaua‘i Hospice.
Garden Island Mortuary assisting the family with arrangements.
Florencia Tomboc Esplana aka Enciang
Florencia Tomboc Esplana aka Enciang, of Kekaha, passed away on Aug. 8, 2023, in Waimea at the age of 82. She was born on Nov. 13, 1940, in Brgy. Cabuntunan, Binalonan, Pangasinan, Philippines. She was a seed cutter and with the planting crew for Kekaha Sugar Plantation.
She was preceded in death by parents Catalina Abon Cezar, Leonardo Tomboc, sisters Esperanza Millet and Lyndia Herreria.
She is survived by husband Angel Esplana, daughters Elvira (Ferdi) Galo of Honolulu, Yolanda (Robert) Mangayayam of Hanapepe, grandchildren Beverly (Cyrus) Tumbaga, Argie Mangayayam, Loren Galo, great-grandchildren Darius Jace Tumbaga, Anissa Esme Tumbaga, Kyra Mangayayam, brothers Hilario (Gloria) Cezar of Lawai, Ernesto (Delia) Cezar of Waimea, sisters Emeliana Camat of Earlimart, California, Francisca Loniza of Kekaha, Leonor Navarro of Kekaha, numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A wake service will be held on Friday, Sept. 15, at Garden Island Mortuary in Lawa‘i beginning at 4 p.m. Service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Holy Cross Parish in Kalaheo. Visitation begins at 9 a.m. followed by Mass at 10:30 a.m. The family requests casual attire and welcomes flowers.
Garden Island Mortuary is assisting the family the family with arrangements.
Inocencio ‘Joe’ ‘Jose’ Sagisi Alcaraz
Inocencio “Joe” “Jose” Sagisi Alcaraz, 74, of Hanama‘ulu, passed away at Wilcox Medical Center on Aug. 28, 2023. He was born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines on July 4, 1949, and retired from Lihu‘e Sugar Plantation as an irrigator.
He was preceded in death by parents Genaro and Dominga Alcaraz and sister Felicidad Gamiao.
Joe is survived by wife Connie Alcaraz, son Joseph (Jackie Lou) Alcaraz, daughters Janelyn (Hermoso Jr.) Parallag, Cheryl (Michael) Parallag, grandchildren Sharmayne Joy Alcaraz, Janessa Haydee Parallag, Hayven Gabe Parallag, Xian Angelo Alcaraz, Chretzen Mikael Parallag, Amarah Joyce Alcaraz, Grant Daesen Parallag, Meillary Blezz Parallag, sisters Lolita (Jaime Sr.-dec.) Tagudan of the Philippines, Monica (Bonifacio Sr.-dec) Guerrero of the Philippines, Susan (Melvin) Braceros of Kaua‘i, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A celebration of life is Saturday, Oct. 14, at Immaculate Conception Church, with viewing at 8 a.m. and Mass celebrated at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.
Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Wayne Kiyoshi Badua
Wayne Kiyoshi Badua, of Waimea, passed away on Aug. 18, 2023, at the age of 81, at the Kaua‘i Veterans Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 9, 1942, in Waimea, Kaua‘i. He was a retired banker for First Hawaiian Bank and served in the U.S. Army.
He was preceded in death by parents Vidal and Takeyo Badua and brothers William and Takeshi Badua.
He is survived by wife Lilian Badua, daughters Stacia (Steven) Haban and Vida (Joe) Vicuna, sisters Anita Edwards and Edna Bayot, and grandchildren Nainoa, Jhett and Sachi.
A private celebration of life will be held at a future date. The family requests no koden (monetary gifts).
Borthwick Kaua‘i Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Carole C. Knutzen
Truly a loving and caring soul. Anahola was a home she appreciated daily, with her husband, Ernie, who was a pilot and flew the skies throughout the world and passed away before her. Carole was just 11 days short of being 90 years old upon her passing in her hometown of Marion, Illinois, on Aug. 23, 2023.
Carole leaves behind her four children Eric, Christian, Kathy and Kim. She will be dearly missed by them as well as ten grandchildren, one great- grandchild and another on the way!
We love you mamma Carole!
